Published: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 29, 2013 at 1:11 p.m.

The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) announced the results of the Marketing Achievement Excellence (MAX!) Awards. The industry-wide regional event sought the best in media, marketing and advertising tools promoting new home sales in 2012. Categories included advertising, design, multi-media, merchandising, individual sales and more.

Individuals and companies were also recognized for giving back to the community above and beyond during 2012. Community Involvement Awards were awarded to Stevens Fine Homes, Intracoastal Realty Corp. and Melisa Gallison of Intracoastal New Homes. Stephanie Gasparovic of Stephanie Gasparovic Home Selling Team was also honored with the prestigious National Association of Home Builders’ Sales Manager Platinum Citation for her achievement in 2012 for selling over $20 million in new homes. Deryl Smith of CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates was honored with NAHB’s Sales Person Platinum Citation for his achievement in 2012 for selling over $10 million in new homes.

Winners were announced by special guest presenter Eric Hine of WECT-TV 6 at a formal gala held at The Balcony on Dock in Downtown Wilmington on Tuesday, March 19th. The gala showcased the winners’ achievements and offered networking opportunities for builders, marketing professionals, real estate brokers and other industry leaders in attendance. The event was sponsored byWells Fargo Home Mortgage and photos of the banquet were taken by the StarNews.

<p>The <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic9988"><b>Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association</b></a> (WCFHBA) announced the results of the Marketing Achievement Excellence (MAX!) Awards. The industry-wide regional event sought the best in media, marketing and advertising tools promoting new home sales in 2012. Categories included advertising, design, multi-media, merchandising, individual sales and more.</p><p>Award-winners were selected by total sales volume in 2012 and by a panel of professionals who specialize in a wide array of disciplines related to new home construction and sales. The judges were from North Carolina and located outside the judging area to ensure objective review of the entries. The winners are as follows: Print Ad - Company, Stevens Fine Homes; Radio Commercial, Stevens Fine Homes; Print Ad - Community, Logan Homes; Bestwebsite - Company, Intracoastal Realty Corp.; Direct Marketing - Company, Logan Homes; Best website - Community, CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates; Direct Marketing - Community, Intracoastal New Homes; Integrated Internet Marketing Campaign - Company, Logan Homes; Logo Design - Company, Intracoastal Realty Corp.; Video Marketing - Company, Stephanie Gasparovic Home Selling Team; Logo Design - Community, CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates; Sales Model - Detached, Just Perfect!; Advertising Campaign - Company, Stevens Fine Homes; Outdoor Living Space - Production, Logan Homes; Salesperson Of The Year, Nicole Valentine - Intracoastal New Homes; Lender Of The Year, Blair Young -Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Sales Team Of The Year, Stephanie Gasparovic - Home Selling Team; Marketer Of The Year, Stephanie Gasparovic – Stephanie Gasparovic Home Selling Team; Sales Manager of The Year, Melisa Gallison - Intracoastal New Homes; and Special Projects, Stevens Fine Homes.</p><p>Individuals and companies were also recognized for giving back to the community above and beyond during 2012. Community Involvement Awards were awarded to Stevens Fine Homes, Intracoastal Realty Corp. and Melisa Gallison of Intracoastal New Homes. Stephanie Gasparovic of Stephanie Gasparovic Home Selling Team was also honored with the prestigious National Association of Home Builders' Sales Manager Platinum Citation for her achievement in 2012 for selling over $20 million in new homes. Deryl Smith of CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates was honored with NAHB's Sales Person Platinum Citation for his achievement in 2012 for selling over $10 million in new homes.</p><p>Winners were announced by special guest presenter Eric Hine of WECT-TV 6 at a formal gala held at The Balcony on Dock in <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic9928"><b>Downtown Wilmington</b></a> on Tuesday, March 19th. The gala showcased the winners' achievements and offered networking opportunities for builders, marketing professionals, real estate brokers and other industry leaders in attendance. The event was sponsored byWells Fargo Home Mortgage and photos of the banquet were taken by the StarNews.</p><p>– WCFHBA</p>